Politics

Supreme Court’s Redistricting Consultants Will Cost Up To $200,000

Supreme Court’s Redistricting Consultants Will Cost Up To $200,000

Two college professors are each being paid $450 per hour.

Kenosha City Council Approves Hard Rock Casino Deal

Kenosha City Council Approves Hard Rock Casino Deal

At least three other entities must still endorse deal.

City Hall: Milwaukee Seeks RNC Police HQ, Mobile Command Post
City Hall

Milwaukee Seeks RNC Police HQ, Mobile Command Post

Thousands of officers will guard convention, with additional hub needed to deploy them.

Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted

Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted

Supreme Court appeal expected, ruling centers on incomplete witness addresses.

MKE County: Newcomer Running Unopposed for County Board
MKE County

Newcomer Running Unopposed for County Board

Sky Capriolo running for seat vacated by Sup. Peter Burgelis, who will run for alderman.

Murphy’s Law: Can Republicans Delay Redistricting?
Murphy’s Law

Can Republicans Delay Redistricting?

They’re certainly trying. How will state Supreme Court respond?

GOP Bill Requires UW To Tell Out of State Students How to Vote at Home

GOP Bill Requires UW To Tell Out of State Students How to Vote at Home

Could lower youth vote in Wisconsin, add 'substantial administrative burden'?

Data Wonk: Would Ranked Choice Voting Enhance Democracy?
Data Wonk

Would Ranked Choice Voting Enhance Democracy?

Bill before state Legislature has more support from Democrats, but could help both parties.

MKE County: County Supervisor Patti Logsdon Faces Challenger
MKE County

County Supervisor Patti Logsdon Faces Challenger

Danelle Kenney running for District 9. Will Rock Sports Complex be an issue?

Murphy’s Law: Did Leonard Leo Save Scott Walker?
Murphy’s Law

Did Leonard Leo Save Scott Walker?

Federalist Society leader helped elect Wisconsin justices who killed John Doe probe.

The State of Politics: Top 10 State Government Stories of 2023
The State of Politics

Top 10 State Government Stories of 2023

A year filled with surprises and big stories, led by the election of Janet Protasiewicz to Supreme Court.

Minocqua Brewery Owner Files To Get Trump Tossed From Ballot

Minocqua Brewery Owner Files To Get Trump Tossed From Ballot

Filing from super PAC is first step in process expected to end at Supreme Court.